Environmental Programs Manager (At-Will) (Open-Competitive)

This is an Open-Competitive recruitment. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5 p.m.

This recruitment requires that a cover letter addressing your professional Environmental Programs experience and resume be uploaded with the application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application materials will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications received after February 26 2024, may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.
Develops, manages, coordinates, and administers environmental sustainability programs, studies and initiatives in support of City initiatives and work plans; manages Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection/Recycling and Disposal Services, interacts with industrial /Wastewater treatment plant within/adjacent to the City regarding environmental issues and coordinates with Air Quality Management District (AQMD) regarding compliance to the rules/regulations, coordinates projects involving staff, project teams, consultants, and other parties; prepares Requests for Proposals (RFP's), Staff Reports, program budgets and manages related contracts; and makes presentations and works with a variety of external representatives.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This position will not provide services as it relates to preparing, analyzing or commenting on projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or National Environmental Policy Act and/or that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, except for work and maintenance activities issues that are solely City projects and not related to private developments. If these limited projects are subject to Planning Commission review, then they shall not be submitted to the Environmental Committee for its review, comment or action.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direction from the Director of Public Works. May provide direct or technical and functional supervision to City staff and/or volunteers. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
The Environmental Programs Manager is competent in performing the below duties. Incumbents may not perform all the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those below, to address business needs or changing business practices:
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
Develops, evaluates the feasibility of, and implements sustainability programs, studies or initiatives related to climate change planning and development, energy efficiency measures, water conservation programs, expansion of recycled water usage for parks and landscaping, stormwater quality, wastewater programs, electric vehicle charging stations; researches environmental issues and policies having regional and broader impacts and develops related work plans and manages related contracts;
Manages the City's Solid Waste Collection/Recycling and Disposal Services; interacts with the CalRecycle and the City's vendor to ensure CalRecycle rules, regulations, and requirements are adhered to and the City remains in good standing; represents the City in Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA), develops RFP's for selection of vendors for solid waste consulting and solid waste haulers; leads ;reviews all reports to CalRecycle, responds to complaints regarding trash haulers; maintains analytics for shredding events, bulk trash pick-ups, composting; and interacts with solid waste haulers for various city needs;
Interacts with AQMD and all industrial facilities within the City as well as adjacent wastewater treatment plant to ensure that all the City and AQMD 's rules and regulations are adhered to; responds to any and all complaints regarding these facilities such as odor, gas emissions, noise, waste disposals and other complaints;
Administers and monitors the City's compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for the Underground Storage Tanks (UST) program for City fuel site, construction projects, and fuel testing operations. Maintains program records and prepares status and activity reports as required;
Participates in developing and administering program and project budgets, including researching assumptions, practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels for Environmental Programs;
Researches and analyzes new sustainable best practices, pending legislation and recent Federal and State regulations for the City to enhance environmental participation; prepares letters and resolutions in support of regional, Statewide, and federal environmental policies;
Researches and evaluates significance of factors, trends; conducts extensive data analyses to report upon project status and the overall direction of the City's Environmental Programs;
Develops and facilitates community-wide events to raise awareness of climate change, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable landscapes, healthy living, and other initiatives; leads or participates in environmental sustainability-related public information and outreach functions with residents, school representatives, business representatives, and other parties;
Develops training workshops and makes presentations on Environmental Programs to outside organizations such as City associations, civic groups, regional agencies, partnership agencies, and other parties;
Prepares and presents City Council staff reports, technical reports, and correspondence; and maintains City's webpage with resources, news items, events, notices, and links to relevant municipal programs;
Serves as departmental or City representative in interdepartmental, community, regional, and professional meetings; coordinates information requests and provides status updates to the City Council and community; interacts with businesses and vendors regarding City's environmental policies and goals.
Ensures the City's compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies as relates to environmental sustainability government codes and practices;
Seeks, obtains, and administers grant funding for environmental projects and programs; prepares grant applications and performance reports;
Works proactively and resourcefully to complete projects and assignments in a timely manner;
Keeps the Public Works Director informed of projects, projected projects, problems, and opportunities of which the department head may not be aware.
Provides customer service to applicants, participants and the general public; acts as an information source regarding assigned programs; provides feedback to direct user groups, staff and volunteers, as appropriate;
Receives, researches and resolves complaints by program participants and the public; refers complainants to department head as appropriate;
Attends City Council and Commission meetings as needed;
Provides administrative support as needed;
Regularly and predictably attends work; and
Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
Principles, procedures, standards, practices, trends and information sources in the field of municipal solid waste management, wastewater, stormwater, and Environmental Programs and strategic planning;
State, federal and local laws and regulations concerning solid waste management, wastewater, stormwater, and Environmental Programs;
Principles of sustainability and community environmental protection strategies;
Principles and practices of municipal administration, project management, policy development and evaluation, and contract and grant administration;
Principles and techniques of budget development and administration;
Effective business communications and proper English usage, syntax, grammar and punctuation;
Reporting presentation techniques and principles of employee supervision and evaluation;
Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment;
Skill in:
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences or of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals;
Understanding, interpreting, and applying complex regulations, procedures, and guidelines;
Exercising sound judgment and making decisions in accordance with established laws, regulations, ordinances, departmental policies and procedures;
Leading, organizing, and coordinating projects, plans, studies, and contracts;
Conducting complex research and analysis of laws, regulations, agreements, policies, and standards related to the City's Environmental Programs, services, and initiatives;
Presenting data and concepts in a clear and concise manner;
Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines;
Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly;
Supervising, motivating and evaluating staff and volunteers;
Using personal computers and office related software;
Skill understanding and following directions and instructions;
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
Appearing for work on time;
Following directions from a supervisor;
Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;
Accepting constructive criticism;
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; participating in selecting, training, supervision and evaluation of professional, technical/support staff and volunteers;
May be required to work evenings and extended hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Five (5) years of responsible analytical and professional experience involving analysis, supervisory duties, report preparation, and administrative studies, is required, including two (2) years of recent experience specific to Environmental Programs.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Environmental Affairs, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in Public Administration or a related field is desirable.
License/Certificates: Due to the performance of some field duties which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an office environment or program facility environment.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity.Employment Type: Full-Time, At Will